Special Chapter I

One thing I love most about Solei—she's different. Even when the stars aren't shining, she still looks up. She turns brokenness into beauty and strength into invincibility. She's not simple; she's a force in her own right. Mystical, deep—Anastacia Solei draws me in, and I'm always eager to explore her mind and soul, no matter how deep they go.

As I looked up at her, the flower crown atop her head couldn't outshine her beauty. In her simple yet stunning white dress, she resembled a fairy. Her brown hair gleamed as it swayed in the strong winds. When she smiled and focused her gaze on me, it felt like she pierced my soul. My love for her surged so intensely, it made my stomach churn.

I still vividly remember the second time I saw her after so many years—after that incident.

In that bar, she was the only one I noticed. She seemed to glow as she danced in the center of the floor, her movements slow and rhythmic. Watching her, I felt a strange sensation, a desire to whis